CSU-LSAMP Program
The LSAMP Program is designed to support undergraduate students who face or have faced social, educational and/or economic barriers to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The goal of the LSAMP program is to increase the persistence and graduation rates of students from underrepresented groups who major in STEM disciplines. To accomplish this goal, the Cal Poly LSAMP Program provides academic advising, community-building activities, professional development opportunities, and financial assistance to support successful transitions to Cal Poly and to careers in STEM fields.
Who is Eligible?
Undergraduate students who face or have faced social, educational or economic barriers to careers in STEM. Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Students should be enrolled at Cal Poly in an undergraduate major in the College of Engineering, College of Science & Mathematics (except for Liberal Studies), Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Technology, Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Agriculture and Environmental Plant Science, Forestry & Natural Resources or Soil Sciences, and Agricultural Science.
What Are the Benefits for LSAMP Students?
- Academic Advising to support graduate school planning
- Seminars on research experiences
- Graduate School Preparation
- Travel to California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
- Textbook reimbursements for students on Dean's List
- Acceptance of a Request for Funding application (Word) provides the following additional opportunities to conduct research and/or pursue interest in graduate education in STEM disciplines:
- Research stipend
- Travel reimbursement
- International educational activities
- Reimbursement of application fee to prospective graduate schools
- Reimbursement of fees for GRE or other related testing
Although the project's goals and anticipated outcomes are stated in terms of improving Under Represented Minority (URM) participation in STEM, it is important to emphasize that CSU-LSAMP does not limit participation to URM students or provide URM students preference in admission.
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CSU-LSAMP at Cal Poly is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. HRD-1826490 and the CSU Chancellor's Office, and coordinated by the Center for Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education (CESAME) at Cal Poly, SLO. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
